It was a forehand that sealed her place in Australian sporting folklore. And Ash Barty knew she may have just hit her final shot as a professional player.

Not as much money, but not too much grief. Why life’s sweet as an assistant coach.

Star jockey Jamie Kah said the criticism and condemnation following the infamous Mornington Airbnb affair was “the darkest time of my life” but had made her stronger.

Melbourne footballer Libby Birch is horrified at the abuse her brother – a field umpire – cops from over the fence. But it’s not the only reason that umpires feel unappreciated and underpaid.

Nathan Kreuger will make his debut for Collingwood against Adelaide at the MCG on Saturday after Mason Cox was ruled out with a rolled ankle.